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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,767

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $12,508

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $11,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,380 $26,586 $28,084
Navigation system 2,100 1,000 1,000
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 363 363
Roof rails 100    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Cargo area partition net   48 48
Cargo cover   166 166
Navigation system 1,910 888 888
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 272 272
Roof rails 90    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Cargo area partition net   31 31
Cargo cover   108 108
Options (change) 5,250 1,577 1,577
Options (change) 4,780 1,299 1,299
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $43,275 $30,767 $32,367
Total Invoice $40,035 $28,680 $30,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,604
Model Year201120132013
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$43,275$30,767$32,367
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$29,427$30,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$40,035$28,680$30,178
Adjustments for Features0-1,249-1,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,035$27,431$28,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,148

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120132013
Model3-SeriesForesterForester
Trim328i2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$4,370$5,710$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,249-1,599

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
Model3-SeriesForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.0 in
Length178.2 in169.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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